Scarab: meaning, definitions and examples

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scarab

 

[ หˆskษ›r.ษ™b ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

insects, symbolism

A scarab is a type of beetle, particularly the Sacred Scarab (Scarabaeus sacer), that was revered in ancient Egypt and symbolized the sun, creation, and rebirth. These insects are known for their dung-rolling behavior and are often depicted in ancient art and jewelry as a talisman or amulet.

Synonyms

beetle, scarabaeidae

Examples of usage

  • The scarab beetle rolls dung into balls.
  • In Egypt, scarabs were used as amulets.
  • Artifacts of scarab symbolism can be found in tombs.
  • The ancient Egyptians believed scarabs had protective powers.

Translations

Translations of the word "scarab" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escaravelho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เคฐเคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Skarabรคus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ skarab

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะฐั€ะฐะฑะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skarabeusz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ซใƒฉใƒ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท scarabรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escarabajo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท scarab

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค์นด๋ผ๋ฒ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู†ูุณุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skarab

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skarab

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ฒ่™ซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skarab

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skarab

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะบะฐั€ะฐะฑะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ™แƒแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skarab

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escarabajo

Word origin

The term 'scarab' originates from the Latin word 'scarabaeus', which has its roots in the Greek word 'skarabaios', both referring to a beetle. The Sacred Scarab of ancient Egypt, also known as the dung beetle, was associated with the sun god Ra. Ancient Egyptians observed how these beetles rolled dung into balls, which seemed to symbolize the sun rolling across the sky. The Scarab became a powerful symbol, representing resurrection and transformation. Over time, scarabs were often crafted from stone or faience and were widely used as amulets placed in tombs to protect the deceased in the afterlife. Today, scarabs continue to be an enduring symbol of renewal and the cycle of life.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,530 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.